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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea – Final Day Showdown at City Ground 🌳🔥

🎯 UCL Dreams on the Line

It’s all or nothing on the final day as Nottingham Forest and Chelsea clash in one of the most significant matches of the Premier League season. Forest are already assured of European football but sit just a point behind Chelsea, who occupy the final UEFA Champions League spot. A win for Forest, combined with dropped points from Villa or Newcastle, could send them back to Europe’s top tier for the first time since 1981!

🏟️ City Ground Belief vs Away-Day Blues

Forest haven’t won in their last three at home (D1, L2), and they lost this exact fixture last season (3-2). But the belief and energy at the City Ground is unmatched when the stakes are this high. Chelsea, despite six wins in their last seven, have a poor away record: just one win in their last ten league road trips (D3, L6), including defeats in all six games against current top-eight sides.

🌳 Forest’s Surprise Surge

This has been a breakout season for Forest under Nuno Espírito Santo. They’ve shown maturity, balance, and hunger – a club rising from years of instability to punch above their weight. With the crowd behind them and Chelsea’s away vulnerabilities, the conditions are perfect for one last shock.

📉 Pressure on the Blues

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side must win to be sure of UCL qualification. A draw could be enough, but they’ll want to avoid relying on other results — especially with a European final coming up midweek. Fatigue, travel, and pressure could weigh heavily.

PREDICTION: Nottingham Forest to win 🌳🔥